Daytona Int'l Speedway names 24H 2010 Grand Marshal

Britain's Vic Elford Named Grand Marshal For 2010 Rolex 24 At
Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Britain's Vic Elford, one of the most
versatile drivers in racing history and winner of the 1968 Rolex 24 At
Daytona, will serve as Grand Marshal for...

Britain's Vic Elford Named Grand Marshal For 2010 Rolex 24 At
Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Britain's Vic Elford, one of the most
versatile drivers in racing history and winner of the 1968 Rolex 24 At
Daytona, will serve as Grand Marshal for the 48th anniversary of the
Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 30-31, the kickoff event to the Speedweeks
2010 and the season opener for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, Daytona International Speedway
President Robin Braig announced.

Elford will give the command, "Drivers, start your engines"
for America's twice-around-the-clock challenge and the kick-off
event to the international motorsports calendar.

Behind the wheel of a Porsche 907, Elford, along with Germans Jochen
Neerpasch and Rolf Stommelen and Switzerland's Jo Siffert, won the
1968 Rolex 24 overall title, which was the first of Porsche's
record 21 overall Rolex 24 victories.

Elford, nicknamed "Quick Vic," was an established rally
driver winning the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally as well as the European
Rally Championship. In addition to rallying and sports car racing, where
he notched victories as Nurburgring and Targa Florio, Elford also
competed in Formula One and NASCAR.

"Vic Elford has a long list of motorsports accomplishments and
we're honored that he will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2010
Rolex 24 At Daytona," Braig said. "The Rolex 24 showcases the
world's greatest drivers from different driving disciplines taking
on the ultimate test of driver and machine. With his diverse motorsports
background, it's only fitting to have a racing legend such as Vic
Elford give the starting command and take part in all the other
festivities that come with the Rolex 24."

Elford will join a long list of racing legends who have served as Grand
Marshal for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Past Rolex 24 Grand Marshals include
Brian Redman, Dan Gurney, Jackie Stewart, Richard Petty, Derek Bell,
Bobby Rahal and Sir Stirling Moss.

The Rolex 24 is America's most prestigious sports car
event and one of only two 24-hour sports car events in the world. The
twice-around-the-clock challenge attracts a star-studded driver lineup
from all racing disciplines around the world.

The event also produces a festival atmosphere with plenty of activities
for fans to experience such as a massive driver autograph session, wine
and cheese tasting, Chili Cook-Off, the Daytona 5K run/walk and Uncle
Robbie's Breakfast Garage.

Tickets for the Rolex 24 At Daytona are on sale along with the rest of
Speedweeks events including the 52nd annual Daytona 500. To purchase
tickets, go online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by call
1-800-PITSHOP.